Sajid Javid, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has reportedly been approached about taking a role at Shein. The news follows reports the fast-fashion giant is gearing up for a …
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Not another one? Abrdn property trust moves to shutter
Another Abrdn trust has moved to shutter after struggling to drum up enough interest from investors, as the number of trusts continues to decline rapidly. The £234m Abrdn European Logistics …
Former Yodel owner owed £1.1bn as it collapsed into administration – but director hits back
The former owner of parcel delivery group Yodel owed more than £1.1bn when it collapsed into administration, according to a new document. Logistics Group, which was also behind ArrowXL, entered …
New Semiconductor Institute welcomed by UK chip sector as part of £1bn strategy
Britain’s microchip industry has welcomed the creation of a UK Semiconductor Institute, which aims to support the government’s £1bn strategy to grow the sector. Tasked with promoting the sector to …
US diplomats rack up £14m congestion charge bill
US diplomats have racked up more than £14m in outstanding congestion charge debt in the last two decades, new data shows. Transport for London (TfL) revealed on Monday it was …
Julian Assange wins final UK appeal against extradition to US
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is has won his final appeal in the UK against an extradition order to the US for him to face criminal charges. Three months ago his …
British terrorism reinsurer warns extremists are ‘actively experimenting’ with AI to carry out attacks
A British reinsurance company against terrorism risk has warned violent extremists are “actively experimenting” with artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out attacks, spread propaganda and radicalise victims. “AI is likely …
“Lied extensively and repeatedly”: Craig Wright slammed for High Court evidence in bitcoin trial
Craig Wright, the controversial crypto entrepreneur, lost an attempt to prove he was the inventor of bitcoin in the High Court when Mr Justice Mellor made his ruling at the …
Losses widen at Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie and Benny’s owner The Big Table
Losses widened at The Big Table, the owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie & Benny’s, despite its turnover rising during its latest financial year. The group slipped to …
Why do politicians put up with insults from pensioners?
You’d expect the Prime Minister to be thick-skinned but when he has expended so much literal and political capital on pensioners only to be accused of hating them you wonder …